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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.78, 36,113.03 and 14,232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.78, 36,113.03 and 14,232.13 is: 19,640.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.78 : 36,113.03 = 14,232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.78/36,113.03 = 14,232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.78x = 36,113.03 × 14,232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.78x = 513,965,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,965,311.14/26,168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,640.40

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